UULMNJ News & Events

Immigration Reform Forum - April 21

IMMIGRATION REFORM FORUM SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 1-2:30 PM Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton The Forum will explore through dialog and presentations the immigration issues of paths...

UULMNJ Seeks Admin. Asst.

The Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of New Jersey (UULMNJ) is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to begin no later than April 1. Duties of the position include but are not...

Annual Meeting - April 20

ANNUAL MEETING 2013 Saturday, April 20, 9:00am – 2:00pm Hosted by the UU Church at Washington Crossing(see www.uucwc.org for directions) Featuring a keynote address by Rev. Robert Moore: “The Faith Community’s Role in...

UUA: Feb 4 - Call for Gun Violence Prevention

Interfaith Call-In Day to Prevent Gun ViolenceMonday, February 4, 2013 The UUA is asking people to participate in the following Action Alert: The UUA is part of Faiths United to Prevent Gun...

Gun Violence

Dear UULMNJ Family, All of us are still in shock about the horrible tragedy in Newtown, CT. Our congregations around the state are responding with many worship, pastoral and public opportunities...

Choose Compassionate Consumption

From the UUSC - Choosing Compassionate Consumption During the holiday season, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee encourages us to shop with our values in mind. UUSC’s online store offers ethically sourced...

Affordable Housing Action Alert - Nov. 28

Fighting Poverty With Faith Building Opportunity Through Affordable Housing for All Call to action Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:30 am – 12:30 pm NJ State House Annex, Committee Room 4 155 West State...

Update on Elections and Voting Options

New information concerning the elections, early voting and electronic voting options are below. This is forwarded from the League of Women Voters. I hope you are all able to vote,...

CERG Pastoral Letter - Disaster Relief Fund

Central East Regional Group of the Unitarian Universalist Association A co-operative of the Joseph Priestley, Metro New York, Ohio-Meadville and St. Lawrence Districts E-Mail Image * www.cerguua.org Pastoral Letter on Hurricane...

Hurricane Sandy Reflection and Emergency Information

A reflection from our Executive DirectorOn Thursday, I saw a vibrant pileated woodpecker in my yard. He was magnificent, with a big bright red plume m atop his head. He...

Bergen County - Change in Polling Places

Please note the changes in Bergen County polling locations: Allendale District 1 & 3 moved to Guardian Angel Church which houses Dist. 2 & 4 Bogota District 1 & 6 move to First Aid...

October 20 - Fall Issues Workshop

Fall Issues Workshop Saturday, October 20, 2012 9am to 3pm at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, New Jersey (www.uuridgewood.org for directions) This gathering will be a working session...

New Report on the Cost of Fracking

Environment New Jersey Research has released a report documenting a wide range of dollars and cents costs imposed by dirty drilling. As documented in The Costs of Fracking, fracking (hydraulic fracturing) creates millions...

Internship Opportunity Available

UULMNJ is seeking an intern to help task forces in their work and develop educational materials. If you know a college or law school student who might be interested, please...

Welcoming Congregation Bulletin - New From UUA

The Welcoming Congregation Bulletin (http://www.uua.org/lgbtq/welcoming/230747.shtml) is a new monthly newsletter published by the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Ministries. It will keep readers connected to the work of building...

Be Part of the Marriage Equality Task Force

UULMNJ wants to overturn the veto on marriage equality in New Jersey. We need a strong task force to make this happen. We have a task force chair if it...

June 23: Join UUs in Sending a Message From Justice GA

At General Assembly in Phoenix, UUs from across the country are sending Sheriff Arpaio a message tonight. See how you can join them. Tonight: Tent City. Thousands strong, we will lift our...

Justice GA Begins June 20

Justice General Assembly (GA) 2012 begins June 20 in Phoenix AZ. Some 3800 UUs are expected to attend. Read more. For those not able to attend GA 2012, 16 events...

ALEC Action Alert

UULMNJ's Economic Justice Task Force as been looking at the corporate influence of ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) in our legislative process. The laws ALEC promotes stand in stark contrast to several...

Environmental Justice Council Meeting - April 28

It seems that the date for our next Environmental Justice Council meeting is problematic for a significant number of you. We’ve heard from more than half of you, and nearly...

UULMNJ Annual Plenary - April 14, 2012

ANNUAL MEETING 2012 Saturday, April 14, 9:00am – 3:00pm Hosted by the UU Congregation of Monmouth County 1475 West Front Street, Lincroft NJ (see www.uucmc.org for directions) Featuring a keynote address by...

The Impact of Citizens United on the Democratic Process - Video Now Available

Channing Hall, UU Congregation of Princeton50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton NJ Sponsored by UU Legislative Ministry of New Jersey A video has been made of the program for use in NJ UU...

Internship(s) Available

The Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of New Jersey (UULMNJ) is seeking a part time intern(s) to begin no later than April 1. Duties of the position include but are not...

Part Time Position Available

The Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of New Jersey (UULMNJ) is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to begin as soon as possible. Duties of the position include but are not limited...

Marrige Equality Votes to be Held on Feb. 13 and 16

Marriage Equality in Jersey is comig up for a vote. The full New Jersey Senate will on vote Monday, February 13. The session will begin at noon . Please try...

Marriage Equality Bills Introduced

In the new legislative session beginning in January 2012, the very first bills posted in the Assembly and Senate (A.1 and S.1 respectively) would establish marriage equality in New Jersey. Check...

Health Insurance Exchange Forum at UU Princeton

What is the NJ Health Insurance Exchange and What Does It Mean for You? A Forum on NJ Health Insurance Exchanges will be held on Sunday, February 26 after the second...

Statements on Occupy Wall Street and a Faithful Budget

UUA President the Rev. Peter Morales issued a statement on Occupy Wall Street and accompanying protests around the country. The statement says, in part: "Unitarian Universalism embodies a long tradition...

Environmental Justice Council Starting in Metro NY District

From the NY Metro District: The Metro NY District is starting our our Environmental Justice Council. The primary purpose of this Council is to educate UU leaders in global, regional, and local...

No Fracking Rally - Nov. 21

Late breaking news: The Delaware River Basin Commission’s November 21, 2011 vote has been cancelled. The vote was to seek approval of regulations that would have allowed shale gas drilling...

UUSC: Put a Ribbon on Your Values

If each person who has expressed support for UUSC’s economic justice initiatives were to spend 10% of their holiday budget on ethically produced gifts, together, we could direct hundreds of...

UULMNJ Task Forces Select Priority Issues

UULMNJ is inundated with requests to respond to many issues. They may come from our UULMNJ Task Forces, Congregational Social Action groups, coalitions with whom we affiliate, the UUA, or...

UULMNJ President Honored by NJRC as "2011 Leader of the Year"

Congratulations to UULMNJ Board of Trustees President Rohn Hein, on his selection by the New Jersey Regional Coalition as their 2011 Leader of the Year. This award honors NJRC leaders...

Immigration Reform: Protest, Rally & March - October 9, 2011

Redefining Cruel & Unusual Indefinite Immigration Detention for-Profit Amid Toxic Waste in Essex County Protest, Rally & MarchOctober 9th 1:30 pm Beginning at Peter Francisco Park(on the east side of Newark Penn...

Help Wanted - We Need You!

There are many opportunities for involvement with UULMNJ - with your local congregation, as part of a task force or committee, and/or sharing your skills and talents with us. Please...